HDR · 2 hours ago
Senior Communication Strategist
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $123K/yr
7+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued and respected. In the role of Senior Communications Strategist, you will develop content marketing strategies and communications plans, lead global and local communications strategies, and collaborate with various teams to enhance thought leadership and engagement activities.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Develop content marketing strategies and communications plans for specific initiatives and projects to elevate thought leadership, people and project work
Lead global and local communications strategies by collaborating with internal business partners, creative, marketing and communications teams
Assist in the development and management of an editorial calendar
Work with engineers, architects, designers and other subject matter experts to develop and write white papers, feature article content, thought leadership articles, and social media posts
Ghost write and edit blogs, social media posts, papers and/or presentations by subject matter experts
Help develop collateral pieces and other marketing campaign materials
Research, write and edit project narratives and case studies
Deliver employee training to activate and guide communications
Monitor industry best practices and maintain a repository of trends and examples
Support event management where required
Lead engagement activities related to area of specialization
Research and develop content for distinct tactics and target audiences
Inform scope, schedule, and budget for communication activities pertinent to area of specialization
Bring genuine, creative ideas to the table
Mentor and train junior strategists
Own / lead engagement and presentation tracking and logistics
Lead presentation development (ensuring story arc), drafting and refining talking points, maintaining base PPT, thinking about timing for updating base PPT
Support legislative coordination and government relations tasks
Coordinate legislative reports, including accessibility
Maintain / update program key messages and updating FAQ document
Correspondence and response tracking and writing
Develop and drive workback plans
Develop and manage program reports
Provide additional support to help project team with sub work assignments
Support listserv email updates
Support materials development
Draft website text and make website updates
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years experience in a communications field of expertise: social media, event planning, community engagement, target marketing, descriptive writing, public involvement, etc
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated and ability to work independent with multiple teams as well as team oriented
Great interpersonal and communication skills - positive outlook and attitude
High aptitude for managing and solving tactical issues
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Comfortable and competent while working with senior leaders and managing cross-functional efforts
Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Committed to quality, continuous improvement, and HDR values
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite - InDesign
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in closely related field
Previous consulting and/or creative agency experience
Demonstrated ability to connect the dots between seemingly disparate elements of a project
Proactive and asks questions for clarification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
10001+ employees
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